Question 1
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Instead of obedience to God, Adam and Eve chose rebellion against God. This is ________ of
the Bible’s meta-narrative.
Act 1 – Creation
Act 3 – Redemption
Act 4 – New Creation
Act 2 – Fall
Question 2
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The Principle of Correlation involves discovering other passages in the Bible to which the
meaning of a chosen passage can correlate. When applying this principle to the study of the
Bible, which of the following questions does it answer?
How can I apply this passage to a contemporary context?
Where does the passage fit into the scriptural context as a whole?
What is the date and authorship of the relevant text?
Who was the intended audience of the biblical passage?
Incorrect Question 3
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The social context of Scripture is from a different day and age. When one’s deeply held political
and social beliefs are confronted by Scripture, how does a Christian apply scriptural
admonitions?
Correlate the biblical admonition in a literal manner as you seek first to apply what Scripture
has said about social/political issues.
Acknowledge the writers of Scripture had a primitive understanding of contemporary
social/political issues, considering our modern scientific understandings.
Explore the biblical principles that transcend time and location that apply to contemporary
social/political issues.
Recognize that principles applicable to the spiritual life are not similarly applicable to the
social/political life.
Question 4
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God’s command to exercise dominion over the earth implies ________________________.
we should place environmental concerns before economic concerns
humans are meant to order and develop the world God has created
we should place economic concerns before environmental concerns
nothing since the curse came after this command
Question 5
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Which of the following correctly defines the term ‘worldview’?
A worldview is the same as a presupposition; something assumed to be true beforehand as a
basis of argument or discussion.
A worldview is a philosophy of life which attempts to address and answer the grand questions
of life to direct man in organizing his relationships, or in the manner he should live and construct
all of life.
A worldview is akin to a fad or fashion, or fleeting cultural sentiment, as opposed to a
philosophy of life.
A worldview only represents a view of the world that excludes or dispenses with the
supernatural or spiritual.
Question 6
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According to Pierre Bourdieu’s article “The Forms of Capital,” cultural capital is determined by
an individual’s ability to achieve better positions in society because of his/her academic and
cultural savvy, regardless of his/her background. Which of the following scenarios is the BEST
example of “cultural capital”?
Two people apply for a job. One candidate does not know how to speak and dress in a way that
is considered appropriate within the organization and gets the job anyway.
Two people apply for a job. The two candidates are a man and a woman. The woman gets the
job.
Two people apply for a job. The candidate who gets the job is the one with the better social
status.
Two people apply for a job. One candidate knows how to speak and dress in a way that is
considered appropriate within the organization and gets the job.
Question 7
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What can we infer from Scripture about patriotism?
Patriotism is a form of evil that always puts one’s nation above Christ.
We are called to support our country no matter what.
Patriotism is done in an act of obedience to God; to criticize our nation is to disobey the
authority granted to the government (Romans 13:1-4).
It is appropriate to love one’s nation while at the same time critiquing its sins and crimes; in
fact, to love is to critique.
Question 8
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Evaluate the following statement and determine which answer best describes the validity of the
statement. “The evangelist thinks in terms of the eternal, not the temporal. He/she recognizes a
need and fulfills that need, making the most of any opportunity; they understand the reality of
damnation that awaits the unbeliever. This compels the evangelist.”
The statement is true.
The statement is false.
The statement is mostly true.
The statement is misguided.
Question 9
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Which describes a biblical perspective on the role of business in society?
Money is the root of all evil; therefore, business activity is evil.
Working in a business is one way of worshipping God if done ethically.
Businesses, unlike government entities, can always be trusted.
Making a lot of money is always a sign of blessing from God.
Question 10
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Melanie is an LU student going to South Africa for a month on a study abroad trip. She has never
been outside the continental US before. What library database would the best place to start in
order to obtain a broad, cosmopolitan knowledge of South African politics, languages, culture
and history before her trip?
Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO): Full-text policy briefs, scholarly journal articles,
e-books, and videos covering international politics and related fields, including security studies,
global finance, diplomatic practice, humanitarian law, global governance, development studies,
and environmental studies. Link to South Africa: http://www.ciaonet.org/record/42709?search=1
Oxford African American Studies Center: Articles from reference works along with primary
source documents, images, maps, charts and tables, and commentaries that focus on the lives and
events which have shaped African American and African history and culture. Link to South
Africa: http://www.oxfordaasc.com/article/opr/t0002/e3665?from=browse&hi=2&pos=612
Global Road Warrior: Country information including culture, history, language, travel, and
education. Link to South Africa: http://ezproxy.liberty.edu/login?
url=http://www.globalroadwarrior.com/#mode=country®ionId=134&uri=country-
content&nid=65&key=snapshot-overview
Global Issues: Gale in Context: News, global viewpoints, reference materials, country
information, primary source documents, videos, statistics, and exclusive commentaries on
important issues of the modern world. Link to South Africa: http://ezproxy.liberty.edu/login?
url=https://link.gale.com/apps/portal/OSOBCL668539841/GIC?
u=vic_liberty&sid=GIC&xid=453883a3
Question 11
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Read the following passage by James Horn in his book A Land and God Made It: Jamestown and
the Birth of America:
“Things were beginning to go wrong for De La Warr. In the six months since his arrival, about a
third of the colonists had perished, most of disease, and he himself had been plagued with illness
that sapped his ability to lead.”
Which of the following is an example of a direct quotation?
Not long after De La Warr arrived in Jamestown, he fell ill, making it difficult to effectively
lead. Even worse, around a third of the residents around him died within a six-month period.
In the six months since De La Warr’s arrival, about a third of the settlers had perished. Things
were going bad for him. He himself was plagued with illness that robbed his ability to lead.
In James Horn’s book, A Land and God Made It: Jamestown and the Birth of America, Horn
explains the circumstances that De La Warr experienced during his journey to America: “Things
were beginning to go wrong for De La Warr. In the six months since his arrival, about a third of
the colonists had perished, most of disease, and he himself had been plagued with illness that
sapped his ability to lead.”
Things were beginning to go badly for De La Warr. For six months after he arrived, one third
died by disease and he got sick as well.
Question 12
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The Jerry Falwell Library houses the JSTOR database. This database includes “full-text
electronic access to back issues of core journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.”
Which of the following describes the types of sources housed in this database?
It would most likely contain research about stocks and bonds.
It would most likely contain recordings about American history.
It would most likely contain articles in graphic design.
It would most likely contain secondary academic articles regarding a piece of art.
Incorrect Question 13
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Which of the following is a benefit of reading secondary sources?
They will eliminate the need to depend on primary sources.
They will become the foundation for archival research.
They will help the reader identify plagiarism.
They will expand a reader's understanding of the topic.
Question 14
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Which of the following is the most consistent biblical world view answer to the question, “What
is the meaning of history?”
History is a linear and meaningful sequence of events leading to the fulfillment of God's
purposes for man.
History is meaningless because life is absurd.
History is a linear stream of events linked by cause and effect but without any definite purpose.
History is arbitrarily determined as part of a mechanistic universe.
Question 15
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Which of the following is not significant when evaluating the validity of information found on an
internet web site?
Was this site recommended by a friend or seen on social media?
Does this web site demonstrate a certain bias?
Who is the author or organization hosting this site?
Does the web site provide support or evidence for its views?
Question 16
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Being aware of the debates in the literature of your chosen field is important:
So that you can appear knowledgeable when discussions arise
Because finding your own debate may be hard
So that you can discover where your research engages the debates
Because it is pointless to add to an ongoing debate
Question 17
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Why do researchers need to consider the philosophical worldview assumptions they bring to
their research?
Because reviewers consider the worldview of the researcher when evaluating the quality of the
research
Because an Institutional Review Board will consider the worldview of the researcher when
reviewing research applications
Because a researcher’s worldview will always affect the outcomes of their research
Because worldviews shape approaches to research, the questions asked, and the methods used
Question 18
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Why do researchers review existing literature/artifacts/creative works in the early stages of the
research process?
To find the flaws in our current knowledge or understanding of a subject
To determine whether a topic is important enough to be written about
To establish context and argument for their study/creative project
To prepare a review article and establish themselves as an expert in the field
Question 19
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Romans 3:23 states "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." As a result, God
sent Jesus to give His life to save mankind. According to this verse, why does mankind need
salvation?
Jesus was sinless.
People are inherently sinful.
Both Heaven and Hell exist.
God is holy.
Question 20
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As scientists, psychologists have confidence in theories that have stood the test of time because
they ________________.
are accepted by the majority of
leading scholars
are tied to observable evidence
do not rely simply on observation
reveal the true nature of human behavior
Incorrect Question 21
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How do disciplines in the field of social sciences generally identify how people can be
understood?
Their intellectual capacity
Their genetic makeup
Their individual psyches
Their contacts with other people
Question 22
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When evaluating the theory of evolution, which of the following presents the greatest challenge
to macroevolution (origin of life by evolution)?
Irreducibly complex biological structures
Radiometric dating of fossils
Changes observed within bird species, due to Natural Selection exerting pressure against
expression of certain traits in an area
Percent similarity of genetic codes between species
Question 23
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When Phil lists his house on his personal balance sheet, he should record the
________________.
actual purchase price
fair market value
insured value
sale price
Question 24
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Which of the following is not a way in which scientific investigation is instrumental in providing
relief for the “groaning of the world” under the weight of sin?
Finding solutions to issues like pollution reduction and cleanup
Developing new hearing aid technology for the hearing impaired
Discovering new cancer treatments
Providing aid for impoverished communities
Question 25
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The IF function has the following syntax: =if(logical test, true, false).
If you were to write a logical if function in the cell H4 that will give a discount (yes) for all items
that has Units of 5 or more (assume that you will be using the copy command after writing the
function to copy to H15) and a no for those items that are less than five, the correct function
would be_______. Keep in mind relative and absolute cell references. The relative cell
references will adjust for location. You must use a $ sign if you want a cell reference to remain
the same as you copy the formula down the column. Also, when using text in a formula, you
must use quotation marks around the text. Using the worksheet below which answer would be
correct.
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=if($D$4>=5,"yes","no")
=if(D4>=5,"yes","no")
=if($D$4>=5,"no","yes")
=if(D4>=5,yes, no)
Question 26
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An electrician charges $50 per hour and spends $15 a day on gasoline. If she netted $1315 in 4
days, how many hours did she work?
37.6 hours
32.5 hours
41 hours
27.5 hours
Question 27
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Ms. Jackson borrowed $42,000 at 8.75% annual simple interest. If exactly 1 year later she was
able to repay the loan without penalty, how much interest would she owe?
$3675
$3325
$45,675
$4000
Question 28
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Luke 9:10-17, as well as the other Gospels, records the event when Jesus performed the miracle
of feeding 5,000 people with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. Disregard the fish and assume that ¼ of a
loaf would feed a hungry person enough that he would drop leftover pieces on the ground
(remember the 12 baskets of leftovers?!). By what multiple did God increase the amount of bread
to feed the 5000 with 5 loaves?
100
250
1000
25
